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705 West 179th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

1
DOB Complaints
43
311 Housing Calls
42
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

83
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 83% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 705 West 179th Street

The 21-unit residential building at 705 West 179th Street in Washington Heights, owned by John Marukos, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. The building, constructed in 1909 as a New Law Tenement, has faced recurring problems with heat and hot water, particularly during 2023 when multiple complaints were filed regarding the entire building's lack of these essential services. Water-related issues have also been significant, with heavy flow water leak complaints in 2023 and violations issued for garbage/recycling storage problems in 2024.

The building has shown persistent rodent activity, with inspections in 2024 confirming this ongoing issue. More recent concerns from 2024 include electrical problems (no lighting) and various maintenance issues such as water leaks, mold, and missing signage. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of unresolved issues, particularly in Apartment 32, where multiple open violations from March 2023 remain, including problems with window frames, mold, and bathroom door repairs.

Recent inspections from 2022-2024 have consistently documented rat activity, with the most recent inspections in 2024 showing continuing pest control challenges. The building has maintained a clear record of bedbug infestations since 2020, with no reported cases in the past five reporting periods. A concerning 2022 complaint about building shaking/vibration was submitted, and two ECB violations from December 2022 remain active as of 2023, specifically regarding unauthorized ceiling modifications in Apartment 41 and general disrepair conditions in that unit. While recent 311 complaints have been closed, many were marked as unable to inspect or resulted in no violations being found, suggesting potential ongoing maintenance challenges.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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705 West 179th StreetBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Washington Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 21
Year built 1909
Total area 19880 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
42
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
43
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
10
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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705 West 179th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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705 West 179th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 705 West 179th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2024-08-182024-09-20Electric-No LightingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-08-182024-09-20Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-08-182024-09-20Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-08-182024-09-20General-Signage MissingNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-09-132024-09-19Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 705 West 179th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-09-06BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE AT EAST COURT YARD2024-09-19T00:00:00.000Z
2023-06-05BCloseNone22§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 22, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2023-06-15T00:00:00.000Z
2023-06-05CCloseNone22§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF BED BLOCKING EGGRESS WINDOW IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 22, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2023-06-15T00:00:00.000Z
2023-03-01BOpenNone32§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT DOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 32, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2023-03-01BOpenNone32§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FRAME AT DOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 32, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 705 West 179th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-08-18 21:03ELECTRICNO LIGHTINGClosedHPD
2024-08-18 21:03GENERALSIGNAGE MISSINGClosedHPD
2024-08-18 21:03UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
2024-08-18 21:03UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
2024-08-17 23:59RodentSigns of RodentsClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 705 West 179th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16238192022-12-05CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2022-12-06Oath Violation Served (2022-12-06)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 705 West 179th Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 705 West 179th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-06-050002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-11-180002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-150002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-140002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-230002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 705 West 179th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-12-06ComplianceRat Activity
2024-10-25InitialRat Activity
2023-12-21InitialPassed
2023-05-16ComplianceRat Activity
2023-04-18InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 705 West 179th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 705 West 179th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 705 West 179th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-12-0639075117N705 WEST 179TH STREET REAOBSERVED APT # 41 CEILING & WALL INSTATE OF DISREPAIR CONDITIONS WITH CRACKS, WATER DAMAGE, SPALING CEILING STUCCO AND HOLE ON WALL ON BED, BATH & KITCHEN. WINDOW IN KITCHEN & BEDROOM DAMAGE., REPAIR AND/OR REPRESOLVE0.00.0
2022-12-0639075118P705 WEST 179TH STREET REAAT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED BUILT DROP CEILING ON ENTIRE MASTER BEDROOM IN APT # 41 WHICH APPROX. 2'-0" DROPPED FROM THE ORIGINAL CEILING. BEDROOM CEILING HEIGHT REDUCED SIGNIFICANTLY. NO PERMIT IN DOB, OBTAACTIVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 705 West 179th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 705 West 179th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 705 West 179th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 705 West 179th Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 705 West 179th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 705 West 179th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 705 West 179th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 705 West 179th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 705 West 179th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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